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City of Portland - Senior Administrative Officer II - Jetport

Aviation and Transportation Department - Portland International Jetport - Finance and Administration

$1,500 sign-on bonus and up to $2,500 relocation reimbursement offered to qualifying external candidate.

About the Portland International Jetport and City of Portland

The Portland International Jetport (PWM) is owned and operated by the City of Portland. The largest commercial airport in Maine, PWM is a small hub serviced by nine air carriers. Learn more about PWM by visiting our website.

Job Summary:

The Portland International Jetport is seeking a highly motivated finance professional to join PWM's Finance and Administration Department. Under the direction of the Deputy Director of Finance & Administration, this position is responsible for a wide variety of highly detailed duties across accounts receivable and financial reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• The review and audit of monthly airline statistics, monthly airline billing, weekly purchasing card data entry, and reporting and auditing of data such as annual reconciliations of concessionaires.
  
• All of these duties require independence, initiative and good judgment to be successful.
  
• The Senior Administrative Officer II also compiles numerous weekly and monthly reports for departmental use as well as for the Jetports business partners.
  
• Cross training will include accounts payable and payroll.
  
• May serve as a back-up to the HR Generalist, relating to personnel action forms & various new employee education needs.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of business accounting related experience and training.
  
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
  
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
  
• Excellent customer service skills
  
• Considerable understanding of database data management
  
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, managers and the general public.
  
• All Jetport positions require the ability for the incumbent to obtain a SIDA badge and pass the necessary background checks in accordance with 49 CFR Part 1542

Expected Hours/Schedule:

This is a full-time, 37.5 hour/week position with a Monday-Friday schedule.

Applications accepted until Friday, November 20, 2026.

All City of Portland job offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a non-union position, Grade B25, with a starting pay range of $30.47/hour-$34.30/hour, based on relevant years of experience.
A sign on bonus of $1,500.00 and up to $2,500 relocation reimbursement offered to qualifying external candidate.

For more information about compensation with the City of Portland, please refer to the City's policies and non-union pay plan

The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment.
City benefits include:

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
  
• Thirteen paid holidays
  
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
  
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
  
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
  
• Use of City recreation facilities
  
• Fitness Reimbursement
  
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.

To apply, visit https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=326&sreq=8&form=5000&desc=SENIOR%20ADMINISTRATIVE%20OFFICER%20II%20-%20JETPORT